⊱Mieux qu'hier⊰

Better than yesterday

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"My life is meaningless."

"I don't want to do anything anymore. I'm tired."

The hopeless man covered his face with his hands. When I tried to comfort him, my voice was not coming out. I screamed but there was no sound.

Suddenly, the ground shattered and fire flared up under him. As he fell into the crack, his desperate eyes met mine and he shouted, "Help me!"

I lunged forward and reached for his hand.

"Bloom!"

I gasped out loud and woke up to the warm hand clutching mine. When I finally regained myself, I realized that I was dreaming. Jay was holding my hand tightly and panicking.

"What happened? Are you okay?"

I nodded, befuddled. My heart was pounding against my ribcage and I was still alarmed. As if someone was about to die right before my eyes. It felt terrifyingly real.

"I'm... I'm okay now," I sighed and placed a hand on my chest to calm down. "I think it's a nightmare."

"Okay..."

I finally noticed the sunlight and my body felt lighter. But most importantly, Jay was still here after I fell asleep. Just then, all the words I said began running through my mind.

Insane... I was insane, running my mouth like that.

I covered my face, unable to look at him.

Wait...

I reached for my phone and checked the date. A loud exclaim left me as soon as I knew that a whole day had passed.

"Why didn't you go home?!" I basically yelled at him out of sheer shock.

He flinched and put up his hands in front of him as defense. "You were having a really bad fever. I couldn't just leave you."

My mouth dropped. "But! But! Isn't it uncomfortable here?! My apartment is tiny as heck! Where could you even sleep? And what did you even eat?!"

"I used your sofa if you don't mind. And I made something from the stuff in your fridge to eat yesterday. I waited for you to wake up so you could eat, but you were sleeping like a baby." He handed me the glass of water that was placed on the nightstand. "I made soup just now. If you want, I'll bring it here."

I was speechless.

He tilted his head. "Do you want some? You must be hungry."

I narrowed my eyes at him. "Are you telling me you spent a night in a single woman's house?"

His expression turned disappointed. "What do you take me for?"

"Uh... I mean..." Did he see me in my ugly state?

"I may not have the best image in your head but I have morals, Bloom. I respect women."

I raised my hands up. "Okay, okay. I'm sorry. Just making sure. You might have punched me because I badmouthed you yesterday."

He snorted. "Punch you- You're crazy."

My stomach suddenly growled.

"Do you want soup?" He snickered.

I shut my eyes and sighed. "Yes... thank you. I'm sorry for inconveniencing you."

"It's fine. I'm just glad you're better now."

Maybe the reason why I just fell asleep with him in my apartment was because I trusted him. I knew I could be alone with him. Although I did not like him too much, I was comfortable around him. Partly the reason why I spilled my stupid thoughts yesterday.

Jay handed me a bowl of warm soup and walked out, leaving me alone. Thankfully, I had recovered well and the soup tasted delicious. He was a good cook.

Now that I could clearly think, I was having Jay cook for me? After badmouthing him?! I could have indigestion just thinking about these two days.

I gasped out loud. I didn't water my flowers yesterday at all!

I scrambled out of my bed and threw around some clothes to wear. Rushing to the bathroom and prepping myself, I ran to the front door as Jay sprung out into the hallway after me.

"Wait- where are you going?"

"I forgot to water my flowers in the shop for almost two days now! I have to go!"

He held up my arm before I fell, trying to wear my boots. "At this state? You still haven't recovered fully."

"I'm good!" I grabbed my bag that was still sitting on the wardrobe shelf.

"Wait. Then I'll leave with you. I can't possibly stay here, right?"

I slapped my mouth in realization, making him laugh. My mind was still not in the right place. Was I expecting him to stay here?

He put on his coat and took his bag before gesturing me to go on. "I'll drive you to where you're trying to go."

"Oh. You don't have to, it's actually-"

"You're still not fully healthy, Miss," he cut me off and led me to his car. "Just tell me where."

I clutched my bag and sighed. "I'm sorry for troubling you."

When we arrived after only five minutes of drive, he let out a surprised exclamation when seeing the shop.

"Wow. You own this place?"

I chuckled. How was he so intrigued over something little like this? My shop was not grand but it was humble and cozy, fitting for me, with traces and memories of my parents.

He turned his head to me with big curious eyes. "May I come in?"

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May I know how you feel about his character lol 👀

Also, I was just busy watching MAMA lol
I teared up when this came up bruh